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Your Life's Calling, Your Life's Best Chapter: Discover Baudette, Minnesota Where the Heart of Lake of the Woods Awaits

Are you a physician yearning for more than just a medical practice? Do you dream of a life where your professional expertise is integral to a thriving community, and your personal time is filled with unparalleled outdoor adventure and genuine connection? Then it's time to discover Baudette, Minnesota the "Walleye Capital of the World" and your next chapter.

We understand what truly motivates you: the desire to make a profound impact, to build lasting relationships with your patients, and to carve out a life that is both professionally rewarding and personally enriching. In Baudette, you won't just be another physician; you'll be a vital and cherished cornerstone of our close-knit community, a trusted healer, and a familiar face.

CHI Lakewood Health is recruiting a BE/BC Family Medicine Physician to join their growing facility.

The ideal candidate for this position will be:

• Must be a BE/BC Family Medicine Provider
• Experienced inFamily Medicine with a desire to work in a traditional primary care clinic setting
• Flexible PRN Schedule (ideal for someone looking to pick up additional shifts or decrease their workload)
• Have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work well in a team-based care delivery model
• Possess a strong commitment to the creation of healthier communities
• This practice model supports outpatient clinic operations

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Diagnose and treat medical conditions; develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Communication: Effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare teams; foster a collaborative approach.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
• Team Collaboration: Work with healthcare professionals and participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Quality Improvement: Engage in quality assurance initiatives and analyze clinical outcomes for improvement.
• Compliance: Adhere to ethical standards and stay informed about healthcare regulations.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on medical advancements and participate in ongoing education and training.

Imagine this: Your Professional Life in Baudette

• Meaningful Medicine, Deep Connections: Step into a practice where continuity of care isn't a buzzword it's the foundation. You'll care for generations of families, witnessing their lives unfold, celebrating their joys, and guiding them through challenges. This is community medicine at its purest, allowing you to develop profound patient relationships that transcend the clinic walls.
• Practice with Purpose, Not Pressure: Forget the impersonal churn of large urban hospitals. Here, you'll enjoy a manageable patient load, a collaborative and supportive team environment, and the time to truly listen, diagnose, and connect. Your expertise will be highly valued, and you'll have the autonomy to practice patient-centered medicine in a way that respects both your skills and your well-being.
• A Community That Truly Needs and Appreciates You: In Baudette, your presence as a physician is not just welcomed, it's celebrated. You'll be recognized for your vital contributions, integrated into the fabric of daily life, and seen as an essential leader in our community's health and wellness. This isn't just a place to work; it's a place where you are deeply valued.
• Professional Growth, Supported by Community: While enjoying the benefits of a focused practice, you'll also find opportunities for professional development and innovation. Whether it's pursuing specific medical interests, implementing new healthcare strategies, or taking on leadership roles within our local system, your ambitions will be met with enthusiastic community backing.

Imagine this: Your Personal Life in Baudette A True Northwoods Paradise

Baudette isn't just a place to work; it's a launchpad for an incredible life, nestled on the south shore of the majestic Lake of the Woods.

• Affordable Living, Unbeatable Lifestyle: Say goodbye to crippling housing costs and endless commutes. Here, your physician's salary translates into a truly exceptional standard of living. You can afford a beautiful home, ample property, and the freedom to invest in experiences rather than endless bills.
• The World's Best Backyard Lake of the Woods: This is where legends are made.
  • Fishing Dreams Come True: As the "Walleye Capital of the World," opportunities for angling are limitless. Imagine spending your afternoons off reeling in trophy walleye, northern pike, or muskie. This is world-class fishing right on your doorstep, year-round.
  • Unparalleled Outdoor Adventure: Beyond fishing, Lake of the Woods offers endless exploration. Boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming in the summer sun are daily possibilities. In winter, embrace ice fishing, snowmobiling across vast, groomed trails, cross-country skiing, and ice skating.
  • Nature at Your Fingertips: From tracking wildlife to exploring pristine forests, Baudette is a haven for hunters, birdwatchers, hikers, and anyone seeking solace and adventure in the great outdoors.
• Family-Focused Community: Raise your children in a safe, wholesome environment where values are strong, and community bonds are unbreakable. Our schools are excellent, and children have endless opportunities for outdoor play, youth sports, and discovering their passions in a supportive atmosphere.
• Genuine Community, Authentic Connections: Baudette offers the quintessential small-town charm. Neighbors look out for each other, local businesses thrive on personal relationships, and community events from fishing tournaments to winter festivals bring everyone together. You'll quickly find your place, forge genuine friendships, and become part of a community that feels like family.
• A Peaceful Pace, A Richer Life: Trade the traffic and stress of urban living for crisp, clean air, stunning starry nights, and the calming rhythm of nature. Here, you'll have the time and space to pursue your hobbies, reconnect with loved ones, and simply breathe.

What would your life look like in Baudette?

Imagine waking up to the call of a loon, a short drive or walk to your clinic, where your patients greet you by name. Your day is filled with meaningful interactions, making a palpable difference in people's lives. In the afternoon, you might be on the lake, casting a line, exploring an island, or enjoying a serene sunset over the water. Weekends could involve a family day out exploring the vast wilderness, snowmobiling to a remote fishing hole, or simply enjoying a warm meal with friends at a local eatery. You'll be part of the annual Freeze Your Fanny ice fishing derby, and cheer on the local high school teams.

This isn't a fantasy; it's a tangible reality waiting for you in Baudette. We are a community that not only values its healthcare professionals but also understands that providing them with an exceptional quality of life creates the best possible patient care.

If you're ready to practice medicine where your expertise is cherished, and your personal life is enriched by unparalleled natural beauty and authentic community, Baudette is calling. Don't just find a new job; find your new home and your life's best chapter.

Contact us today to explore how your calling perfectly aligns with the extraordinary life available in Baudette, Minnesota.

Job Requirements

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty
• A valid and unrestricted state medical license or license-eligible

Where You'll Work

Baudette, MN with a population of 935. Baudette is known as the Walleye Capital of the World. We are located just south of Lake of the Woods on State Highways 11 and 172. It is also located near Zippel Bay State Park and Beltrami Island State Forest. We have an attractive community in an area known for its year round fishing and many outdoor activities. Baudette is home to many fine businesses, specialty shops, restaurants, hotels and resorts with facilities to serve you when you are in the region.

Businesses in the community are able to meet the needs of residents and travelers alike. One attraction in Baudette is Willie the Walleye. He turned 50 years old in 2009 and the city welcomed a brand new fiberglass replica in 2018. Each year in June the City of Baudette celebrates his birthday with "Willie Walleye Day", a fun filled day the entire community participates in. The City maintains three beautiful municipal parks. Timber Mill Community Park, Peace Park (enables you to get a view of Canada and the International Bridge.) and Bay Front Park (Bay Park is home of Willie Walleye.) The River is home to a wide variety of wildlife, and activities.

CHI LakeWood Health provides long-term care family practice-clinic 15-bed critical-access hospital public health and assisted living services. Nestled in Baudette MN just minutes from Lake of the Woods and Zippel Bay State Park. Enjoy natures playground lake living trails unique shopping and dining! We serve patients and their loved ones in Lake of the Woods County and the surrounding area. Check out the link for more info on Baudette, MN.

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a member of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happenboth inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CommonSpirit was created by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health as a single ministry in early 2019. With a large geographic footprint representing diverse populations across the U.S. and a mission to serve the most vulnerable, CommonSpirit is a leader in advancing the shift from sick care to well care, and advocating for social justice.

Pay Range
$187.62-$187.62 /hour

Job Tags

Summer work, Relief, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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